This web page is going to help you SOLVE EQUATIONS!

 

Example

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The equation
Subtract 4 from each side
Take the square root.

Solving equations is just a matter of undoing operations that are being done to the variable.  The task is always to isolate the variable -- get the variable ALONE on one side of the equal sign. 

Remember when solving equations to "keep the equation balanced" by making the same changes to BOTH sides of the equal sign.